Jesus concludes the tenth chapter of Matthew’s Gospel with the teaching that he is the most important person in our lives.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 15th Week of the Year (#389)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 16th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the main themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 16th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom: 12:13,16-19
- God is the source of all might and justice who judges with clemency.
- The Lord teaches the people that those who are just must also be kind and seek repentance.
Psalm – 86:5-6,9-10,15,16
- “Lord, you are good and forgiving.”
- God, who is merciful and gracious, abounds in kindness toward all who plead for help.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:26-27
- The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness, even when we do not know how to pray.
- God’s will is that the Spirit will intercede for us.
Gospel – Matthew 13:24-43
- Jesus offers three parables: about weeds in a wheat field, a mustard seed, and yeast mixed into wheat flour.
- The Lord then explains to the disciples about the parable of the weeds and the wheat.
Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year (#106)
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15th Sunday of the Year: What are we doing with what we’ve been given? Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a parable (and an explanation!) that inspires us to prepare our hearts to be spiritually fruitful.
Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year (#103)
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Daily Mass: Be not afraid! Catholic Inspiration
Having warned his Apostles about the persecution they will face, Jesus exhorts them to cast out fear and embrace their faith.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 14th Week of the Year (#388)
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Daily Mass: We face persecution with our faith in Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus prepares his Apostles for the opposition that they will encounter as they carry out the Lord’s work.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 14th Week of the Year (#387)
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Daily Mass: We rely on the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Sending out the Twelve Apostles to minister to the people, Jesus instructs them to rely on God alone as they carry out their work.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 14th Week of the Year (#386)
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Daily Mass: We receive and respond to the Lord’s call. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord gives his authority to the Twelve, inspiring us to receive Christ’s call in our hearts today and swiftly respond with joyful faith.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 14th Week of the Year (#385)
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Daily Mass: The compassion of Christ brings us hope. Catholic Inspiration
The compassion of Christ inspires us to draw near to the Lord and be his ambassadors to others.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 14th Week of the Year (#384)
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Daily Mass: Two examples of healing and faith. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus heals two different people in the context of great faith.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 14th Week of the Year (#383)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 15th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 15th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 55:10-11
- God’s word is like the rain and snow that water the earth and make it fertile.
- God’s word will achieve the end for which it was sent and bring it to fulfillment.
Psalm – 65:10-14
- “The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest.”
- God blesses the earth and prepares it to abound in a rich crop of food.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:18-23
- Paul counts his present suffering as nothing when compared to the glory of God.
- While all creation is groaning at this moment, we have the first fruits of the Spirit and await the redemption of our lives.
Gospel – Matthew 13:1–23
- Jesus offers the parable of the sower who sowed his seed.
- Some seed fell on the path, some on rocky ground, some among thorns, and some fell on good soil where it produced a fruit.
Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year (#101)
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